Got $3 billion for Olympia, and some pants for Mr. Hill?

-A budget shortfall of $3 billion? The Tri-City Herald's Chris Mulick does the math and concludes that two ballot measures likely to go to voters in November would cost a combined $313 million -- enough to push the state's two-year expected budget shortfall of $2.7 million just over the $3 billion mark.

-Robert "The Traveler" Hill, who periodically shows up in Olympia to testify, typically on gun issues, is again making Tacoma City Council meetings must-watch TV. From Jason Hagey at the TNT's blog:

Former sheriff candidate takes off pants at Tacoma City Council meeting: Tacoma City Councilman Mike Lonergan asked the city's legal staff to find a way to keep Robert "The Traveller" Hill from attending future City Council meetings following Hill's conduct last night, which included removing some of his clothes and once again mentioning masturbation.